City Reclaims Marquee Event and Basks in Glory of American Meb Keflezighi's Victory

BOSTON—One year after two bombs exploded near the Boston Marathon finish line, this city reclaimed the joy of its marquee event Monday, coming out in near record numbers and basking in the glory of the first American men's winner in 31 years.

It was starkly clear that this was no typical Boston Marathon, with unprecedented police presence and many spectators wearing shirts that read "Boston Strong," the slogan that became a symbol of the city's grit last April. But with each passing runner at this year's race,...